24 articles from the MovingGuru blog.
There are so many decisions to make when moving it can be overwhelming. One decision we can help with is figuring out how to move your home. There are 4 basic moving options: 1. Full service 2. You-pack 3. Truck … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · February 13, 2014
What is, and why should you care about a binding not-to-exceed estimate? When you first talk to a moving company, you will get an estimate or quote. In fact, you can get multiple free moving quotes in under a minute … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · February 7, 2014
Many Americans frown upon the humble futon. It looks cheap. It doesn’t have enough springs ’n’ jazz. It lacks the gadgetry of the mattresses from late-night TV. However, there are many reasons why you should buy a futon, not the least of … Continue reading…
Money-Saving Tips · August 5, 2013
Want some tips about how to relocate to your new place? We have them. On our website we have over 250 articles filled with relocation advice. And most advice-filled of all? Our Top 50 Moving Tips. Here are some hints as … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · July 7, 2013
If you’re wondering how much movers cost, there are three ways to figure it out. First, get some free moving quotes from MovingGuru.com. It’s a tried-and-true way to figure out how much movers cost, or at least to get a good idea … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · June 25, 2013
I think the speaker on top pushed this guy into moving company territory. He had it all on his own before then, though… Learn how to move alone the right way.
Money-Saving Tips · January 4, 2013
Packers cost anywhere between $100 and $3000, depending on the items you need packed. Packers, also known as moving packing services, will come to your place to box, bag and prep your stuff for your move. They can be especially … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · December 16, 2012
Moving estimates are essential to a healthy, happy move. They give you an idea of what a good price is for moving; they allow you to decide how to move; and they provide the basis for determining your over-all moving … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · December 13, 2012
Garage sales, also known as , are all about deception. Are you not a deceiver? Well here’s what to do… In most cases, goods sold at a garage sale are past their prime, if they ever had a prime. They’ve … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · November 26, 2012
Beds are expensive. The frame can easily pass $500. Then there’s the mattress, which is often even more expensive. Even box springs, which are essentially glorified wood planks, can cost over $100. And then, right when you think you have … Continue reading…
Money-Saving Tips · November 9, 2012
Moving costs vary widely, depending on when you move. If you want to make the cheapest move possible, not only do you have to find the right moving company and cut down on your moving expenses, you need to . … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · September 6, 2012
You can follow every step in our Moving Checklist to a tee. However, your move might still go wrong. Why? Because moving is a complicated process, and any little mistake can trip you up, figuratively or literally. If you’re moving, … Continue reading →
DIY Moves · July 2, 2012
You didn’t anticipate this four years ago when you bought your Toyota Corolla. Yet, here you are, on the verge of moving across town with no means to do it. All signs point towards renting a moving truck, but you … Continue reading →
DIY Moves · March 22, 2012
Having a roommate can save you up to $500 a month. Most single bedroom leases are upwards of 30% more expensive than their two-bedroom counterparts. For example, in my old apartment complex in downtown Oakland, California, I paid $1,095 per … Continue readi…
Apartment and House Hunting · March 9, 2012
is generally a fun experience. You get to hang out with friends, drink coffee in the sunshine and meet new people who want to buy your old, worthless stuff. However, a yard sale can get cutthroat really fast. Seriously. Some … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · February 28, 2012
Life doesn’t play by the rules of your lease. A new job can spring up in the middle of a month or a family issue can arrive without warning, causing you to need to move. In such a case, you … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · February 22, 2012
Looking for an apartment in a new city or state? Prior to choosing an apartment, you should know what price you should expect to pay. At MyApartmentMap.com, you can find the average rental rates for states, cities and zip codes. … Continue reading →
Apartment and House Hunting · February 15, 2012
Month-to-month leases or subleases can be a great help to a person who is moving to a new area. They are valuable tool for a person looking for a place from afar or for a person who is unemployed or … Continue reading →
Apartment and House Hunting · January 18, 2012
There are many things that define Americans, some good, some, well, less than savory. One of these things is stuff. As Americans, we put a high priority on having stuff, the best stuff, the newest stuff, the most expensive, most … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · January 11, 2012
So, you’re pulling a do it yourself move, avoiding the rental truck, the services, the fees. This move is going to be made on your back and your car’s axles alone. And you have got it all squared away. You … Continue reading →
DIY Moves · December 7, 2011
Moving is bad. Taxes are worse. However, sometimes they can combine into something positive. In certain situations, you can deduct your moving expenses from your taxes. For example, if moving cost you $5,000, you can subtract that amount from your … Continu…
Money-Saving Tips · November 28, 2011
Okay, let’s be real, you don’t haggle with a moving company like you do with a sunglasses vendor in a beach. Moving companies are professional entities that do not alter their prices for customers after they shrug and threaten to … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · November 23, 2011
Self-storage is taking on a new role in America: a home addition. In the past, self-storage units were used as transitional crutches, places to store stuff for a limited time with a foreseeable end. People used them while living in … Continue reading →
Difficult Things to Move · November 16, 2011
Summer is coming to a close, and with it the nation’s moving season. According to U.S. Census data, roughly 60% of all moves in the U.S. occur between June and October. There are many reasons for the influx of moving … Continue reading →
Money-Saving Tips · October 20, 2011
